My brother has a 10-15 gal glass tank with lighted hood, filter and some other accessories (not sure about a heater, I know bettas need one). It's one of the starter kits from Walmart. He bought it for his young brother-in-law (like 14 years old) and he was not responsible enough for fish. Anyway my brother ended up with it sitting in his garage for over a year. It cost him around $60 to buy. He said I could have it free. 1 problem, I live in California, he lives in Texas. He is going to price the shipping for me. But it will pry be around $20 if not more. My mom is going to Texas in a few days and she is going to decide whether she will bring it back for me or if I need to ship it. My question is, is it worth shipping? I know it can get broken in the process, and since it has been sitting for over a year the seals can be dried out. So I would do the 24 hour leak test. If I can get is shipped for $20 or less, it the tank worth getting? What are the chances of it making it here intact and able to be used? Has anyone ever had a tank shipped to them?

I would just get a new tank, too. When I moved across the country, movers kicked my 60 gallon cube tank despite the fact that it was clearly marked fragile and glass. Craigslist is a great place to look for tanks if you don't mind a used tank. I got a < 1 year old 29 gallon tank with hood and stand for $60.

If you can get it for free, and your mom is willing to deliver it, then heck yes!

A year isn't that long to have a tank sitting..check the seals with a water test and you're ready to go.
Even if you have to reseal it..it isn't that difficult (with a little research)...silicone is a lot cheaper than a new tank kit.